tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575922.post116231791629817263..comments2023-09-23T03:23:35.229-05:00Comments on Artist, Emerging: Alternative exhibition spacesDeannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04302872722375370724noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575922.post-58088798629312344742010-02-01T22:04:56.523-06:002010-02-01T22:04:56.523-06:00Thanks for writing this post. I am new to your blo...Thanks for writing this post. I am new to your blog.<br /><br />I am wondering though, have you ever met anyone who was able to get a store front to allow them to use or rent the space for a low price? <br /><br />I'd love to chat with someone who has done this, I have read in books about it, and I plan to start a gallery like this, in an unused shop, in Seoul, South Korea. But, while I am here in the states, I would like to try my hand at this.<br /><br />Is there anyone you feel would be good to contact?<br /><br />I am in the boston area, if you know anyone local or in new york, I would gladly take a trip to meet them!<br /><br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />JooYoungjooyoung choihttp://www.jooyoungchoi.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575922.post-34916580926913098062006-11-21T22:40:00.000-06:002006-11-21T22:40:00.000-06:00If you're primarily interested in being seen and a...If you're primarily interested in being seen and appreciated, rather than making sales, try hospitals. A study at the Rockefeller University Hospitality a few years ago found that patients who had original artwork in their rooms responded better to treatment than those who didn't. (Why? Who knows? Maybe art helps patients remember that they're human beings in an environment that treats them as diagnoses and nuisances.)Lisa Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16273391238820872246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575922.post-69820552339967529822006-11-21T13:56:00.000-06:002006-11-21T13:56:00.000-06:00Good post.
I like the style and substance of your...Good post.<br /><br />I like the style and substance of your blog, Deanna.<br /><br />I've added NYFA link to my own art blog. Another set of articles on business for artists and collectors can be found at Alan Bamberger's SF art scene website, www.artbusiness.com. He's also an art gallery photojournalist (like me) who posts images of what's showing in San Fran. <br /><br />I'd say another tactic for your art career strategy would be to do as Alan and I do - cover art gallery openings. You'll get to meet all of the city's artists, gallery owners, directors, curators you could ever want to. They get to know you, then they may wish to see your work. If you do, don't forget to bring along some business cards with the website address on it.Bill Pocockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06426682141612597928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575922.post-74107608780277864922006-11-19T22:37:00.000-06:002006-11-19T22:37:00.000-06:00I just stumbled onto your site, and I'm glad I did...I just stumbled onto your site, and I'm glad I did. Looking forward to reading more!<br /><br />Thanks!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12298674013505998728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575922.post-73606493876479273292006-11-19T12:54:00.000-06:002006-11-19T12:54:00.000-06:00Great advice! I worked with a local non-profit th...Great advice! I worked with a local non-profit theatre to turn their lobby into a gallery. Of course, I was then appointed to the board and given the title of Gallery Director. I did this work for two years. I put on group and solo exhibitions. It gave me great insight on what a gallery can do and does for an artist. It also allowed me to be creative with my shows and to set up business systems so that when I walked away they could keep it running. It also gave me insight on how much help some artists need in the business side of art. Things such as showing up on time, pricing their work, coming to their opening, putting proper hanging wire on work, artist statements etc. <br /><br />I'm glad you are offering up your wisdom!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575922.post-69203033263386740972006-11-17T23:05:00.000-06:002006-11-17T23:05:00.000-06:00yes, starting this blog was a great idea, I am the...yes, starting this blog was a great idea, I am there too and I'm reading your blog, nodding... yes, to the post cards, yes of course.. the alternate spaces, I've done it although alone but not any more. isn't it funny how we all go through the same things? your blog today made me feel less lonely. Good luck with your art and congrats in your solo and group shows!<br />best wishes<br />rosa<br /><br />www.rosamurillo.comRosa Murillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281023332151438908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575922.post-1163019908257011312006-11-08T15:05:00.000-06:002006-11-08T15:05:00.000-06:00hey there! Those are some great ideas! Once I re...hey there! Those are some great ideas! Once I rented out the headquarters of a company that throws huge parties. There were no parties scheduled for that time and they allowed me full reign of their premises for a show that I organized with 4 other female artists. The only downside was having to do ABSOLOUTELY EVERYTHING, which made me realise how much behind the scenes work galleries do! At the end of the day, we just paid a small amount of rent money and no comission, which is always nice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575922.post-1162682380891167782006-11-04T17:19:00.000-06:002006-11-04T17:19:00.000-06:00not only do alternative spaces offer places for ar...not only do alternative spaces offer places for artists to show their work but they also offer the public a non-intimidating way to enjoy art. many non-"art" people never go near a gallery....but they'll look at every painting on the wall in their local coffee shop or doctor's office. The public that doesn't go to galleries still does buy art when it's offered to them--they still love to look at art--they're just afraid or sick of galleries. When we put our art in public spaces the public feels we are more like them....and if it helps educate people about the value of hand-made, artist made over factory made...well, isn't that what we're hoping for? I belong to a pottery coop that has hugely successful sales in local libraries, etc. These shows not only offer exposure but a percentage of the proceeds goes directly to the library, etc. Most of our members have their own studios and shops but these shows introduce people to the whole idea of pottery making and each artist includes pictures and info about their process. Sorry about the long comment ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575922.post-1162654057316544732006-11-04T09:27:00.000-06:002006-11-04T09:27:00.000-06:00Thanks for sharing these often forgotten about alt...Thanks for sharing these often forgotten about alternatives to galleries. Some times a gallery just isn't for us, and possibly something a little less intimidating than a gallery will be just what we need to boost our confidence and give us a few bucks in the process.Nancy Van Blaricomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17030893675129815727noreply@blogger.com